Mattel is a name that all parents know. For me, the name reminds me of Barbie, whom I loved dearly as a little girl. But Mattel also makes Hot Wheels, Uno, Polly Pocket and many other well-loved toys. If you are like most people, you still have some shopping to do before Christmas next week. I would love to share two awesome Mattel toys your children will love. They are under my tree right now and I […]
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
I have ridden the Grand Canyon Railway twice in my life. My husband and I rode the train up to the Grand Canyon a decade ago but more recently we took our children to experience the Polar Express train trip for a little Christmas cheer. We stayed in the Grand Canyon Railroad Hotel both times that we rode the train, and we had a wonderful experience […]
Chill With Marie Callender’s Peppermint Pie
This has been a crazy busy month at my house and I am sure yours is the same. I hosted Thanksgiving and it was fun and rewarding. I saved a little time in the kitchen by grabbing a Marie Callender’s Peppermint Pie from the store. I usually like to make my pies from scratch but I also wanted to keep my sanity. Marie Callender’s has an awesome reputation […]
Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs
Be careful! Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs have been seen travelling about. The exhibit was recently in Pennsylvania, can currently be seen at the Arizona Science Center, and may be coming to a town near you. I took my own kiddos and my two youngest siblings to this exhibit and they all loved it (and so did I). On […]
Slow Down and Savor the Holidays with Marie Callender’s Pies
This is my favorite time of the year. Fall makes me happy and Thanksgiving brings me joy! I love spending time with my family and hanging out in the kitchen. I especially love it when family from out-of-state visits during the holidays. But sometimes I do start to feel overwhelmed, especially since I prefer to cook from scratch with all natural ingredients. A lot […]
Beans on Toast, American Style
“I know it sounds weird, but trust me it’s delicious.” Several of my childhood friends were introduced to beans on toast with those very words. Every single one of them was a skeptic, but they all ended up enjoying my family’s twist on an English tradition. More on that later. Did you know that November is National Bread Month? […]
The High Calling of Our Daily Work
Chances are that if you listen to talk radio at all you have heard Howard E. Butt Jr. give an inspirational monologue about the “high calling of our daily work.” These messages usually inspire the listener to work hard, demonstrate integrity, and give their job their all. I admit that I really like these reminders. I never change the […]
Diabetes and Oral Care – Creating a Healthy Tips Oral Care Basket With Colgate Total
Several people I love have diabetes. Chances are that you know someone with diabetes, too. I have always felt that I knew lot about diabetes but I did not know that it could affect a person’s oral health. It makes sense that it could. In fact, if you have diabetes, you are two times more likely to develop gum disease. Colgate is working to spread awareness of this connection […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes Made With Ambiance Coffee
I was recently challenged to make a non-drink recipe using coffee. As you may know, I already use coffee in my chocolate pudding recipe but I had not used it in anything else. The first idea that came to mind was to alter the chocolate cake recipe that I make and substitute hot brewed coffee for the boiled water the recipe calls for. I took myself down to Smart and […]
How I Clean Naturally With Non-Toxic #HeinzVinegar
I cook with my household cleaner. Sometimes I grab it from under the sink and pour it right onto the food I am preparing. Before you dismiss me as crazy, you should know that my household cleaner is all natural and non-toxic white vinegar. I always keep some white vinegar in a spray bottle and it is the first thing I go for when I have a […]
Healing is a Choice (Book Review)
They say that time heals all wounds. They lie. Time alone heals nothing. It is what you do with that time that makes the difference. Time alone can actually make a wound worse. If you have ever had a minor cut or scrape that got infected and left it untreated then you know what I am talking about. Without […]
Tons of Fun: Peter Piper’s New PlayPets Birthday Party Package
Peter Piper Pizza is NO LONGER offering this package. Please go here for updated package info. Other than Christmas and the last day of school, most kids don’t look forward to anything more than their birthdays. I enjoy seeing my children’s eager anticipation as they count down the days to party time. I love birthday parties, especially when I don’t have […]
